Announcing the 53rd Annual Laureate Awards
AVIATION WEEK is proud to introduce the “call for nominations” for the 2011 Laureates Awards.
The AVIATION WEEK Laureate Awards recognize individuals and teams for their extraordinary accomplishments. Their achievements embody the spirit of exploration, innovation, vision or any combination of these attributes that inspire others to strive for significant, broad-reaching progress in aviation and aerospace.
2011 Awards will be presented in each of the following categories:
- Aeronautics/Propulsion
- Business/General Aviation
- Commercial Air Transport
- Defense
- IT/Electronics
- MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul)
- Space
- Workforce
- The Philip J. Klass Award for Lifetime Achievement
- AVIATION WEEK Heroism Award
In addition, AVIATION WEEK will present the Tomorrow’s Leaders Award. This award honors the young men and women who have chosen career paths in the armed forces: graduates from the US Naval Academy, US Coast Guard Academy, US Air Force Academy and the US Military Academy.
Awards will be presented at a black-tie dinner in Washington, on March 8, 2011. With the exception of the Lifetime Achievement category, all Laureate awards will be based on accomplishments in 2010. You are invited to submit your nominations according to the guidelines of nomination rules and regulations, with a firm deadline of Oct. 4, 2010.
Save the date and reserve your table and prepare to join us at the 2011 Laureate Awards. Join the companies and individuals who consistently set a high standard of excellence within the aviation and aerospace industry as they are honored by AVIATION WEEK at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC. See the 2010 Winners.
Why Nominate
Described by past nominees and winners as both the "World Series" and "Academy Awards" of aviation, the Laureate Awards have unmatched power and prestige. Winning one brings unparalleled recognition for the teams and individuals behind these outstanding achievements. Today, this ceremony is the industry’s premier event – attracting industry leaders, inventors, and thought leaders from around the world.
Who Nominates?
Hundreds of companies from the aviation & aerospace industry world-wide submit nominations. The AVIATION WEEK Laureate Awards are open to everyone who epitomize the values and visions of the global aerospace & aviation industry. Nominations are due October 4, 2010.
